Starts out very strong--very crisp editing, sharp dialogue, intriguing character. However as the story moves along we are dumped into the middle of a very dysfunctional family undergoing a wedding; none of the family members are particularly likeable, and quarrel most of the time. The main character, Kym, is a recovering drug addict played brilliantly (Oscar-nominated) by Anne Hathaway, proves to be completely self-absorbed and volatile. On the whole the unfolding fiasco of sister Rachel's wedding wears pretty thin, and I was ready for it to be over about when it was over. Debra Winger doesn't get much to do except a rather unconvincing fist-fight with daughter Kym. Earlier in his career Bill Irwin was a brilliant clown (The Prospect of Flight); in this and other movie roles he's just adequate. Director Jonathan Demme's documentary style works pretty well, as does his fast-paced editing--except certain scenes that he lets go on way too long (the wedding toasts). The film seems to end pretty much where things began; it's hard to see that Kym, or anyone else, has changed as a result of the experience. Robyn Hitchcock performs at Rachel's wedding and no one seems to notice.
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